Campaigners call for Tfl to take over Greenwich and Woolwich foot tunnels
After years of broken lifts at both foot tunnels, campaigners are calling for Greenwich council to hand over management responsibility to Tfl.
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Lewisham air pollution: installing monitors but bottling the behaviour change
Council officers presented the annual Air Quality Action progress report to the scrutiny committee. Although they have installed many new monitors, officers struggled to respond to questions on impact and behaviour change.
Tfl launches Bakerloop BL1 express connecting Lewisham with Waterloo
The electric bus service has been part-funded by S106 developer contributions, and will mirror the route of the delayed Bakerloo line extension.
Rerouting the South Circular in Catford takes a small step forward
TfL responded to concerns including the impact on bus journey times and flooding risk, before plans were approved. But funding remains as far away as ever.
Road safety: campaigners call for more action while Tfl delays Vision Zero plan
Tfl has delayed publishing the second phase of its Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to end all road deaths and serious injuries on the capital’s roads by 2041. Green Assembly member Caroline Russell has made recommendations for action including a tobacco-style ban on SUV advertising.
Deptford Church Street - Lewisham's newest cycle lane already in use
The protected cycle route is due to be completed in November, but cyclists couldn't wait to start using it.
Deptford High Street – hopes of pestrianisation crushed by gentrification fears
After years of consultation, the council has cancelled its proposal. The opposition campaign had a late surge, linking the plans to "accelerated gentrification".